Kermit Ray Brooks, 71, of Port Deposit, MD, passed away Sunday March 17, 2013 at Heartland Hospice House. Born in West Jefferson, NC on April 20, 1941, Ray was the son of the late Thomas and Frances Church Brooks. He retired from General Motors in 1993 after 30 years of service. He enjoyed travelling, workingContinue Reading
Kermit Ray Brooks, 71, of Port Deposit, MD, passed away Sunday March 17, 2013 at Heartland Hospice House.
Born in West Jefferson, NC on April 20, 1941, Ray was the son of the late Thomas and Frances Church Brooks. He retired from General Motors in 1993 after 30 years of service. He enjoyed travelling, working on trucks and carpentry.
He is survived by two daughters, Tammy Pavolic and husband Victor of Elkton, MD, and Jessie Howett and her husband Michael of Bear, DE; three grandchildren, Michael Denver, Victoria Pavolic and Jacqueline Howett; a brother Wade Brooks and four sisters, Ethel Barker, Flora Woodie, Dempsey Phillips and Osalea Pennington. He was preceded in death by brothers Garney, Millard, John, Harley, James and Earl Brooks and a sister Inabell Roten.
A service honoring his life will be held at R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A., 111 S. Queen St., Rising Sun, MD 21911 on Friday March 22, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. Friends and family may call at the funeral home beginning at 4:00. Burial will be private at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association c/o the funeral home.
Vic
left a message on May 6, 2013:
Just thinking of you Dad. Miss you!
Terry Mabe
left a message on March 22, 2013:
Tammy and Jessie, know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, May God wrap His arms around you and give you the comfort and piece that only He can do. Mom has been so broken hearted that she is unable to be there, she is missing him so much. We Love you! Hugs!
Jeff and JoAnn Wilson
left a message on March 22, 2013:
We are most sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of mourning.
mary ring
left a message on March 21, 2013:
i will always remember our trips and family events with b oith familys i will never forget you i will always love you rest in peace
marshall woodie
left a message on March 20, 2013:
Im sorry to hear about ray and want to say im praying for his family during this time. my mom is flora woodie. God Bless You
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Carl "Butch" Pavolic
left a message on March 20, 2013:
Tammy, Vic and Tori, Words cannot express the depth of my sorrow over the passing of Ray. On the few occasions that I saw Ray, I could tell he loved being around your family. You could just see the joy and happiness that your family gave Ray every time he came to visit. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. If there is anything I can do or if you need someone simply to listen, please don’t hesitate to call. Love and sympathy, Butch
Victor Pavolic
left a message on March 20, 2013:
One of the fondest memories I have of my Father-in-law is when I began to date his daughter Tammy 25 years ago (now my wife) Dad asked me if I knew how to change my oil? I obviously said no sir. Dad then said; "No future son-in-law of mine is taking his cars to a mechanic". He taught me how to change my oil and I've been changing the oil ever since. Thank you Dad. I love you. Rest In Peace, Vic
Butch Taylor
left a message on March 20, 2013:
Ray was one of a kind. Exceptionally honest and forthcoming. he was quiet in demeanor and would give you the shirt off his back if he could see the need. John Lowe and I were blessed to get to really know him and help him through his last days. There is not enough room on this page to catalog all the memorable moments we had with him... even me pulling his F-250 diesel from Perryville Outlets to home with his tractor and John following behind him in his truck... flashers and all. That was even when Cecil County's finest with lights blazing pulled in behind John. We did not bat an eye... just kept pulling at 8 MPH. They gave up and just let us continue. And the time he was without "wheels" as we pulled his little Chevy truck from Landhope on 276 again with his trusty tractor and John in tow. No cops this time. Ray was in panic mode. He had no viable transportation. The three of us got it home and determined the problem was the fuel pump located IN THE GAS TANK. After much mental cogitation we convinced Ray it was the pump. I almost had to beat him with a stick to take my truck to pick up a new fuel pump... but he finally gave in and by the time he got back John and I had the tank off, drained and the faulty pump removed. Within 30 minutes of Ray's return with the new fuel pump our friend was back on the road. Folks this is one of many stories I could tell my friends Ray and John. I can tell you of the disappointments in his life... the things he'd liked to go back and change. John and I are going to miss him.... a lot.
mary ring
left a message on March 19, 2013:
you were my best friend for 14 and half years i will love you always thanks for being in my life
valerie
left a message on March 19, 2013:
ray i have known you for 14 years i loved you dearly i will miss you ever day
Brenda Ring
left a message on March 19, 2013:
On behalf of the entire Ring Family please accept our condolences on the loss of Ray. Our sympathies to the family. Mary Ring Dale Ring Valerie Ring and Steve Johnson Brenda Ring and Gary Bleiweiss Tony and Joyce Ring Christine and Tony DeFore Sabrina Ring and Joseph Ring Bilella
Brenda Ring
left a message on March 19, 2013:
On behalf of the entire Ring Family, please accept our condolences on the loss of Ray and our sympathies to the family. Mary RIng Dale Ring Valerie Ring and Steve Johnson Brenda Ring and Gary Bleiweiss Tony Ring, Joyce Ring, Christine Ring, Sabrina Ring and Joseph Ring-Bilella
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Vic
left a message on May 6, 2013:
Just thinking of you Dad. Miss you!
Terry Mabe
left a message on March 22, 2013:
Tammy and Jessie, know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, May God wrap His arms around you and give you the comfort and piece that only He can do. Mom has been so broken hearted that she is unable to be there, she is missing him so much. We Love you! Hugs!
Jeff and JoAnn Wilson
left a message on March 22, 2013:
We are most sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of mourning.
mary ring
left a message on March 21, 2013:
i will always remember our trips and family events with b oith familys i will never forget you i will always love you rest in peace
marshall woodie
left a message on March 20, 2013:
Im sorry to hear about ray and want to say im praying for his family during this time. my mom is flora woodie. God Bless You
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Carl "Butch" Pavolic
left a message on March 20, 2013:
Tammy, Vic and Tori, Words cannot express the depth of my sorrow over the passing of Ray. On the few occasions that I saw Ray, I could tell he loved being around your family. You could just see the joy and happiness that your family gave Ray every time he came to visit. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. If there is anything I can do or if you need someone simply to listen, please don’t hesitate to call. Love and sympathy, Butch
Victor Pavolic
left a message on March 20, 2013:
One of the fondest memories I have of my Father-in-law is when I began to date his daughter Tammy 25 years ago (now my wife) Dad asked me if I knew how to change my oil? I obviously said no sir. Dad then said; "No future son-in-law of mine is taking his cars to a mechanic". He taught me how to change my oil and I've been changing the oil ever since. Thank you Dad. I love you. Rest In Peace, Vic
Butch Taylor
left a message on March 20, 2013:
Ray was one of a kind. Exceptionally honest and forthcoming. he was quiet in demeanor and would give you the shirt off his back if he could see the need. John Lowe and I were blessed to get to really know him and help him through his last days. There is not enough room on this page to catalog all the memorable moments we had with him... even me pulling his F-250 diesel from Perryville Outlets to home with his tractor and John following behind him in his truck... flashers and all. That was even when Cecil County's finest with lights blazing pulled in behind John. We did not bat an eye... just kept pulling at 8 MPH. They gave up and just let us continue. And the time he was without "wheels" as we pulled his little Chevy truck from Landhope on 276 again with his trusty tractor and John in tow. No cops this time. Ray was in panic mode. He had no viable transportation. The three of us got it home and determined the problem was the fuel pump located IN THE GAS TANK. After much mental cogitation we convinced Ray it was the pump. I almost had to beat him with a stick to take my truck to pick up a new fuel pump... but he finally gave in and by the time he got back John and I had the tank off, drained and the faulty pump removed. Within 30 minutes of Ray's return with the new fuel pump our friend was back on the road. Folks this is one of many stories I could tell my friends Ray and John. I can tell you of the disappointments in his life... the things he'd liked to go back and change. John and I are going to miss him.... a lot.
mary ring
left a message on March 19, 2013:
you were my best friend for 14 and half years i will love you always thanks for being in my life
valerie
left a message on March 19, 2013:
ray i have known you for 14 years i loved you dearly i will miss you ever day
Brenda Ring
left a message on March 19, 2013:
On behalf of the entire Ring Family please accept our condolences on the loss of Ray. Our sympathies to the family. Mary Ring Dale Ring Valerie Ring and Steve Johnson Brenda Ring and Gary Bleiweiss Tony and Joyce Ring Christine and Tony DeFore Sabrina Ring and Joseph Ring Bilella
Brenda Ring
left a message on March 19, 2013:
On behalf of the entire Ring Family, please accept our condolences on the loss of Ray and our sympathies to the family. Mary RIng Dale Ring Valerie Ring and Steve Johnson Brenda Ring and Gary Bleiweiss Tony Ring, Joyce Ring, Christine Ring, Sabrina Ring and Joseph Ring-Bilella
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.